Intern - Graphic Designer

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a remote Graphic Designer Intern for our First Quality Enterprises, LLC company. This role is responsible for supporting the development and execution of creative visual content that promotes and strengthens First Quality’s corporate brand. The Graphic Designer assists in creating engaging digital and print materials that support recruitment marketing, employee communications, social media, and other corporate branding initiatives. This position contributes to both graphic design and video content creation, helping bring the First Quality brand to life across a variety of internal and external channels. Working closely with the Creative team, this role helps produce visually compelling content that aligns with brand standards, supports business objectives, and enhances employee and candidate engagement.

Primary responsibilities include:

·      Assist with the design and production of corporate brand materials, including social media graphics, short-form videos, recruiting materials, HR communications, presentations, and digital content

·      Create visual assets such as graphics, layouts, templates, motion graphics, and basic video edits

·      Support the Creative team with mock-ups, internal marketing materials, and branded communication pieces

·      Collaborate with the Creative team on assigned projects

·      Help maintain brand consistency across all communications and platforms

·      Prepare final artwork and digital files for distribution or publication

Participate in creative brainstorming and contribute fresh ideas for visual storytelling and employee engagement

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

·      Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or certification in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred

·      Experience creating both graphic design and video content through coursework, internships, freelance work, or personal projects

·      Proficiency in creative design platforms including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.) as well as user-friendly design tools such as Canva; ability to create and adapt content across multiple platforms and formats preferred

·      Strong understanding of social media content creation and digital design trends

·      Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

·      Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments

·      Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

·      Portfolio showcasing both design and video work required

·      Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills.

·      Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.

·      Self-motivated and able to work with short deadlines and competing demands.

·      Strong accountability and completion of tasks without close supervision.

·      Embraces an entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to explore new ideas, the tenacity to drive to execution, and flexibility to take on different roles and duties as required.

·      Normal mobility, manual dexterity, normal visual and auditory ability.

·      Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language and perform basic mathematical skills.

·      Open to candid feedback and brings initiative, humility and a strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.